maison pickel this incredibly crowded, really fun and young, uws raised diner / coffee shop served so delicious comfort eating that it is worth the $60 round trip via drive from our apartment. when the children are in town, this is our brunch spot because they know it. the menu offers a “stick to its ribs” sort including omelette, french toast, makkaroni and cheese, various French diving sandwiches, fried chicken several possibilities, and, for the health-conscious, a few salads. we have for the French dip with cheese and bevelled (crusted unhealthy) hot roasted with French toast and French toast with berries and saw (ditto on the tasty and unhealthy), makkaroni and cheese (which was incredible, again ditto) and the fresh pfeffersalat (yum). everything was incredibly delicious, well prepared and (if we are not in large portions) very, very generously portioned. the service is pleasant and courteous, the atmosphere is loud and frenetic fun. the cocktails are creatiw and tasty (Vodka/Ginn lovers... taste the rzzle). with really yummy (but heavy) eating, a loud, super-fun and young vibe, this is the perfect place for a weekend brunch when the 20 are some children in the city. (make a reservation or not even effort to come, and wear stretchable pants